I’m Elijah Adu from State College Pennsylvania and I am both humbled and honored to be a part of the 2027 Global Scholars cohort. My prospective major(s) are still uncertain, but I look forward to exploring more of what the Computer Science, Economics, and History departments at Williams have to offer. At Williams, I’m the president of the Debate team, an active member of Club Rugby, and spend time with both the finance (WIG) and consulting (Alhambra) groups on campus. I hope to leverage the resources of Williams and Global Scholars to build up both understanding and agency in the field of development economics, its history, and practice.
My name is Addis Cone from North Carolina. At Williams I am studying American Studies with
a concentration in Latina/o Studies. I am particularly interested in labor and how those most exploited by neoliberal capitalism (migrant farmworkers, unhoused folks, incarcerated people, etc.) are able to resist their exploitation and create alternative, radical, beautiful ways of surviving and caring for each other to maintain their very humanity. At Williams I devote my time to volunteering at Berkshire House of Corrections with incarcerated folks, playing basketball, and occasionally my studies. Through global scholars I hope to extract resources from Williams which can be used to serve folks who Williams would never consider admitting. “At some point, I don’t want to have any obligation. And just chill out.” – Charles Barkley
I’m Herbert Ferreira from South Florida, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Global Scholars Program. I’m a prospective Geosciences major with a concentration in Global Studies. At Williams, I work as a Geoscience Assistant Researcher, and I’m involved with the Black Student Union (BSU) as a board member and the Ubuntu Advisory Group, which focuses on African consulting. I am also part of the Williams College Outing Club (WOC) and love to go on hikes and ski. I’m particularly excited to possibly explore the effects of environmental issues on marginalized communities.
My name is Nifty Haile and I’m from the great sunset valley of Phoenix, Arizona. I’m
undecided about my studies, but my academic passions lie at the intersection of politics,economics, and society. Among my extracurricular activities, I am a representative of theWilliams Student Union, a member of the Black Student Union, and the student chair of theCollege’s Library Special Collections Committee. By utilizing my leadership roles, I foster impactful civic engagement initiatives that promote student wellbeing and advance the Williams College (and Claiming Williams) mission of “providing the finest possible liberal arts education […] by provoking individual, institutional, and cultural change.” When I have free time, I love to try new food at my local Asian market, take pictures of beautiful landscapes, and read horror novels.
I’m Hugh Kane from New York City. I’m studying Russian, comparative literature, and history at Williams and for the past twosummers (2023/4) have studied Persian through the NSLI-Y and CLS programs. In Williamstown I am a Ski Patroller, Matriculate Advising Fellow, and an Opinions editor for the Record. I also organize a small volunteer group that works with Catholic Charities’ New York office to assist with translating documents for asylum seekers. I hope to do my thesis work on the intersection of Russian and Persian literatures, specifically in Central Asia during the Soviet and post Soviet periods.
My name is Lana Mahbouba. I grew up all throughout the Middle East before moving to Silicon
Valley, California 12 years ago. I attended Deep Springs College, where I learned to ride horses and herd cattle, prune fruit trees, cook for over 100 people, read philosophers like Arendt and Foucault, and explore small community living and self-governing before transferring to Williams. Currently, I am pursuing a contract major in Environmental Health, which combines courses from Environmental Studies, Public Health, Arabic, and WGSS while on a pre-med track. In the future, I hope to conduct public health research and work as a gynecologist. I am particularly interested in examining military induced environmental degradation and its impacts on reproductive health, specifically its association with birth defects. Outside of my studies, I am working towards my private pilot’s license and learning the violin. As a Global Scholar, I am excited to see where my next adventure takes me!
I’m Hannah Marx and I’m from New York! I’m a prospective History and Arabic studies major with a concentration inJewish studies. At Williams, I’m a news editor for the Record, a tutor at the Williamstown Elementary School, a Williams College Jewish Association (WCJA) board member, and a member of the Berkshire Center for International Policy. Outside of classes and extracurriculars, I enjoy going on runs, cooking, and exploring the Berkshires with my friends. I’m so excited to be a Global Scholar and potentially research migration patterns and their impacts on surrounding communities.
My name is Maite Rivera and I am a prospective Comparative Literature and
Economics major from San Juan,Puerto Rico. On campus, I am an Advising Fellow for Matriculate and enjoy taking dance and cello lessons, two art forms I have engaged with my whole life. Additionally, I am an avid reader and crocheter who hopes to learn to knit by the end of this year! As a Global Scholar, I am interested in studying the relationship between social and political movements and visual, literary, and performing arts.
I’m Doralynn Ventura Lopez. I was born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware. 
My prospective major is Chemistry or Biology with a concentration in Public Health. I love to run, cook, and spend time with my family and friends. On campus, I serve as the co-president of QuestBridge and the co-events coordinator of Williams Christian Fellowship. Additionally, I work as a tutor at the Math & Science Resource Center (MSRC) and as an after-school tutor at Williamstown Elementary School. In the future, I aspire to become a Pediatrician and contribute to creating more equal access to healthcare resources, especially in developing countries like Guatemala. As a global scholar, I plan to address healthcare inequities through hands-on research projects and fieldwork in underserved communities.
My name is Yunae Zou and I grew up in Southern California before moving to Shanghai,
China, where I lived for six years prior to college. At Williams, I’m a prospective double major in Philosophy and Psychology with a pre-law focus. Outside of the classroom, I’m an intern at the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives, a member of our Mock Trial team, and a tour guide for the Admissions Office. I also dabble in a handful of activities like ballroom dancing, beekeeping, and book club! As part of the Global Scholars Program, I’m excited to dive deeper into the study of comparative philosophy and explore the impact of sociocultural contexts on moral development.